“Spirituals Medley”
Naramata 2007
Young Adult Choir
Arranged & Directed by Brian Tate
This was the highlight of Naramata’s Summer 2007 music week workshop for me. I’m singing the tenor “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child” part. Also, you can hear me adlib a “moan” in the moanin’ section. Can you hear me?
So much fun, it should be illegal. I hope you enjoy.
Also singing: napoleonsbattleplan
john.he.is (via Election08)
Another video found by Lachlan.
YES WE CAN - Music Video Barack Obama (via YouBamaVideos)
From Lachlan.
Buddy Griffin & His Orchestra w/ Claudia Swann - “I Want to Hug You, Kiss You, Squeeze You”
This is my favorite song on The Chess Story box set, a box set you gotta get if you like blues, jazz, and soul. I would love to hear someone cover this song and keep to the sultry playfulness.
I wish I knew more about Buddy and Claudia. From what I gather, Buddy Griffin and Claudia Swann eventually married, and this song was one of their last before the disbanding of Griffin’s orchestra. Despite their loose affiliations with the Moonglows and Bo Diddley, they seem to have disappeared amid the 50’s music hustle.
Quip: Quite possibly my new favorite song. I can’t stop playing this video. I plan on buying the album at my soonest possible convenience!
I just discovered (a little late) that Barenaked Ladies released a childrens’ album this past May. This is Pollywog in a Bog, a ditty that would be right at home on the White Album, and arguably the happiest song and video ever produced. Puppets! If you are in a bad mood, this will cure it. If you’re in a good mood, you’re going to explode.
If you can handle even more charm, check out Raisins, another kids’ song performed by Ed Robertson in his bathroom (thanks to Sam for pointing out The Bathroom Sessions), which features lines like “When I make mistakes, I use a lot of salt, ‘cause salt makes m’steaks taste great.”
Beaker “Sings” Ode To Joy - CollegeHumor video
Quip: That he was always my favorite muppet should have been a tell… :P
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